Politics Senator clarifies that fee increases will raise $3.3m not $21m Arianna Hodgson says a $21 million figure for the expected additional revenue from fee increases was incorrect, and apologises for any confusion caused Mar 25, 2023
Health OBA calls for urgency over filling more than 50 health posts Robin Tucker said the jobs need to be staffed to alleviate health workers “stressed and burnt out” by the Covid crisis Mar 24, 2023
Transport Senators pass increase in marine and port services fees Seaborne services, port dues and pilotage dues are included in the services that will receive a 5 per cent hike Mar 24, 2023
Politics Payroll tax changes will ‘promote growth' – senator The OBA says “Bermudians should not lose sight” that the Government is putting money in one pocket and taking money out of the other Mar 24, 2023
Politics OBA’s De Couto questions Government over Bahamas PM trip Speaking in the Senate on Monday, the OBA senator also asked whether the Government considered Philip Davis’s trip to the island an official visit Mar 23, 2023
Tourism New holiday rental fees are ‘outrageous’ – landlord The landlord claims that additional fee would mean that many units would pay more than the 7.25 per cent tax paid by hotels Mar 22, 2023
Politics OBA quizzes Government for details of infrastructure fund The One Bermuda Alliance says according to this year’s Budget book, the Government paid out almost $2.9 million to the fund up to March, 2022. Mar 22, 2023
Politics Price of stamps set to increase The Bermuda Post Office is to ask for a rise in local postage rates from 50 to 60 cents, the first increase since 2015 Mar 22, 2023
Politics Senators debate and pass six pieces of legislation Senators have passed new laws ranging from changes to municipality elections, sugar tax amendments and the strength of the airport fire service Mar 22, 2023
Politics Budget of $150,000 to make regiment bathrooms suitable for women, Senate told Warrant Officers and Sergeant’s Mess needs to be brought up to standard, allowing female officers shower and toilet facilities Mar 21, 2023
Tourism New government holiday rental fee shows ‘lack of focus’ – OBA OBA says the new fees could discourage people from having holiday rentals and is another strain on the still-recovering industry Mar 20, 2023
Politics Premier, minister meet seniors to discuss the Budget The meeting also included discussions on environmental protection, health insurance and digital literacy Mar 20, 2023